FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
In this comparison between FirePro W7100 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FirePro W7100 will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 280M SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FirePro W7100
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
FirePro W7100 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 400 Watt | 150 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort | |
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- FirePro W7100 has 166% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- FirePro W7100 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- FirePro W7100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
- FirePro W7100 is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
- Core clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 335 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- FirePro W7100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 4050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Battlefield 5 is 210% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 80−85 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 70% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Dota 2 is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Far Cry 5 is 193% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Fortnite is 142% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 186% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 120−130 | 65−70 |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 132% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Metro Exodus is 210% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Minecraft is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 140% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 210% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in World of Tanks is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. |
Full Specs
FirePro W7100 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | |
Architecture | GCN 3.0 | G9x |
Code name | Tonga | N10E-GTX |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 12 August 2014 | 2 March 2009 |
Pipelines | 1792 | 256 |
Core clock speed | 920 MHz | 585 MHz |
Transistor count | 5,000 million | 1508 Million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 103.0 | |
Floating-point performance | 3,297 gflops | |
Length | 241 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 950 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 |
Shader Model | 6.3 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 2.0 | |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
CUDA | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 362 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
Form factor | full height / full length | |
StereoOutput3D | + | |
DisplayPort count | 4 | |
Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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